Henry A. Smith to Family

Item Description

Title: Henry A. Smith to Family

Author

Smith, Henry A., d. 1864

Recipient

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Source Document

Extent: 4 pages

Date Created: June 07, 1862

Description

Topics include the defeat and retreat of the regiment to Williamsport (Battle of Harrisonburg?? June 6), telling of southern woman firing upon union soldiers, of the shooting death of a drummer boy by a southern woman, description of a rebel regiment's clothing recognized as the Louisiana Tigers, transporting the sick and wounded by wagon to hospitals, a summary of the men who were lost or wounded.